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DARE: Facebook, Twitter to Attend Disinformation Event at Federal Elections Office

News DigestAugust 30, 2019

Facebook launches 'clear history' feature in three countries, allowing users to see how Facebook tracks them across the wider web and 'disconnecting' but... More

DARE: Trump Promotes Epstein-Clintons Conspiracy Theory, the Latest in a Pattern of Baseless Claims Spread by President

News DigestAugust 12, 2019

Conspiracy theories circulated after prison death of Jeffrey Epstein, including retweet by President Trump, demonstrate how unconfirmed information... More

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DARE: Florida Man Who Mailed Bombs to Democrats, Media Gets 20 Years in Prison

News DigestAugust 6, 2019

Cesar Sayoc, who mailed pipe bombs to media organizations and prominent Democrats, sentenced to 20 years in prison. Ruling on Knight First Amendment... More

DARE: McConnell Defends Blocking Election Security Bill, Rejects Criticism He Is Aiding Russia

News DigestJuly 30, 2019

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell rejects criticism of his decision to block an election security bill that supporters say could have helped protect... More

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DARE: Trump Invites Fringe Social Media Company Popular with Nazis to the White House

News DigestJuly 11, 2019

President Trump invites right-wing social media figures to White House, including fringe groups that traffic in fraudulent news and false conspiracy... More

DARE: Facebook Changes Livestream Rules after New Zealand Shooting

News DigestMay 15, 2019

In wake of New Zealand mosque mass shooting, Facebook announces new policy on banning users from Facebook Live video streaming. CNN looks at President... More

DARE: Trump Again Falsely Blames Democrats for His Separation Tactic

News DigestJune 18, 2018

Presidential falsehoods about the administration's separation of children from their immigrant parents raises the pressure on news organizations. More

DARE: Tillerson Says Leaders Who ‘Conceal the Truth’ Risk Freedom

News DigestMay 17, 2018

Ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson criticizes Trump's deceit as a threat to democracy. Senate takes key step to reverse FCC repeal of net neutrality, setting stage for House showdown.… More

DARE: White House reporters confront Sanders: Why should Americans still believe Trump?

News DigestMay 4, 2018

Journalists confront White House press secretary about presidential truthfulness, and even usually supportive Wall Street Journal editorial board says President Trump’s record is increasing the likelihood that few will… More

DARE: Supreme Court Appears to Lean in Favor of Trump’s Right to Impose Travel Ban

News DigestApril 26, 2018

During pivotal hearing, Supreme Court majority seems to signal support for legality of Trump travel ban. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the administration supports a free press… More

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